Behavioral Health Access Specialist II – Crisis Support

Parkside Hospital in; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Generous PTO and Holidays

401K with match

Life Insurance and Disability

Job summary

Parkside Psychiatric Hospital & Clinic is seeking an Access Specialist II to evaluate clinical situations, assist with admissions (voluntary and emergency detentions), and coordinate inpatient placements. You will work with law enforcement, families, and community resources to connect patients with the right level of care.

Duties include completing Intake Screenings, conducting telephone triage, interviewing patients and families, maintaining safety, and serving as a patient advocate.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a behavioral health field or RN/BSN.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Experience in behavioral health settings is preferred.
• Documentation must be cosigned by a licensed individual.

Responsibilities

• Completes the Access Intake Screening on assigned patients in a timely fashion.
• Performs telephone triage duties and provides access options.
• Interviews patients and families to identify precipitating events.
• Maintains safety and supports crisis management.
• Facilitates emergency detention processes and coordinates admissions.

Skills

Interviewing patients

Diagnostic skills

Report writing

Telephone triage

Crisis de-escalation

Trauma-informed care

Communication

Patient advocacy

Education

Master's Degree in behavioral health

RN/BSN

Tools

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

Parkside Psychiatric Hospital & Clinic is seeking an Access Specialist II to evaluate clinical situations, assist with admissions (voluntary and emergency detentions), and coordinate inpatient placements. You will work with law enforcement, families, and community resources to connect patients with the right level of care.

Duties include completing Intake Screenings, conducting telephone triage, interviewing patients and families, maintaining safety, and serving as a patient advocate.